UNK Planetarium presents Jan. 5 shows on status of Pluto, enigma of extraterrestrial life

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Planetarium will host back-to-back shows on Jan. 5…

UNK Planetarium’s ‘Astro Friday’ series takes you on a journey through the universe

Each show features a topical science talk combined with the use of a projector that simulates…

Ask an Antelope: Adam Jensen answers cosmic questions

Jensen is an associate professor in the UNK Department of Physics, Astronomy and Engineering.

UNK professors offer quick expert talks at PREclipse panel

When: Sunday, Aug. 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Where: UNK Fine Arts Building, Miriam Drake Theater…

Groundbreaking astronomer Tabetha Boyajian featured in Kearney Aug. 20

Who: Astronomer Tabetha Boyajian When: Sunday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Where: Merryman Performing Arts Center; 225 W.…

Are we Alone?: Adam Jensen’s work for NASA examines life beyond Earth

BY JAN TREFFER THOMPSON When 8-year-old Adam Jensen pointed his first telescope to the sky in…